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<strong>Visit <a href="http://stockmarketmastery.com/events.html">StockMarketMastery.com/events.html</a>&nbsp;for the latest courses, seminars and more!</strong>tag:stockcharts.com,2019-04-18:blog-112019-09-12T00:16:26ZExamples of Exit Disciplines Are All Around Us: Pay Attention!Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-09-06:post-179452019-09-06T22:25:57ZYou board any airplane today and before it takes off, the flight attendants review all the exits with you. Cruise ships do life boat drills before departure. Exits on trains and buses are also clearly marked and labeled for emergencies...You board any airplane today and before it takes off, the flight attendants review all the exits with you.&nbsp;Cruise ships do life boat drills before departure. Exits on trains and buses are also clearly marked and labeled for emergencies. Clearly, the point is that you need to know how to get out. Your life just may depend upon it. Similarly, your financial life might also depend upon knowing your exits.I recall reading the Market Wizards books years ago and learning how a large percentage of the wizards&nbsp;formulated their exit strategies BEFORE ever buying into their positions. In...Investing With Metaphors: These Three Are Giants!Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-08-23:post-178762019-08-23T20:58:54ZA personal secret: investing with metaphors has always enlightened and disciplined me, helping me grow as an individual investor. One of the most fertile areas for applying this axiom has been car collecting since, much like investing, it’s never black and white...A personal secret: investing with metaphors has always enlightened and disciplined me, helping me grow as an individual investor. One of the most fertile areas for applying this axiom has been car collecting since, much like investing, it’s never black and white. The reality is that both are extremely personal.Both are also cursed by other similarities.&nbsp;In both camps, everyone wants to take the elevator to market literacy and profits. What I preach is that you have to take the stairs, folks (sigh)! Ever notice that on a cruise ship those people taking the stairs look more fit. Those...Achieve Clarity In A Nuanced Stock Market By Maximizing Relative Strength In Three Investing ArenasGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-08-10:post-178012019-08-10T00:04:38ZThe stock market is indeed a nuanced creature. With that in mind, I'd like to show you how to use Relative Strength to understand what this creature is actually doing...The stock market is indeed a nuanced creature. With that in mind, I'd like to show you how to use Relative Strength to understand what this creature is actually doing. You’ll find that my suggested use of Relative Strength will keep your probability of success in positive territory. As the markets change around you, you cannot simply stand there flat-footed. By using a Relative Strength strategy, you will find yourself taking a more action-oriented approach to the markets.&nbsp;Let me show you how to embrace this in a simple, straightforward, common sense fashion.In late July, I made a...140 New Reasons to Join the ChartPack Investing Ecosystem - ChartPack Update #24 (Q2, 2019)Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-07-26:post-170572019-07-26T13:40:00ZOnce again, a big shout-out to our Tensile Trading ChartPack User community. This has become a sensational crowd-sourced collection of the best-of-the-best charts and ChartList organization. We’re all profiting handsomely from improving this collaborative investing tool...Once again, a big shout-out to our Tensile Trading ChartPack User community. This has become a sensational crowd-sourced collection of the best-of-the-best charts and ChartList organization. We’re all profiting handsomely from improving this collaborative investing tool. Don’t be bashful.&nbsp; We invite you to be a “commentariat” as well. Send us your suggestions! It’s been said that to become a consistently profitable investor requires “extravagant preparation” over years. I maintain that it can be a&nbsp; lot easier than it sounds and over a much shorter time period.&nbsp; Yes, the art...My Personal Story And Why I Ask For Your HelpGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-07-13:post-172192019-07-13T01:21:16ZThis is a true story about someone whom I’ll refer to as an investing “refutenik”. But first, a bit of background. The long-term financial viability of Social Security is questionable, yet some politicians like to toss around the idea of delegating more accountability to John Q...This is a true story about someone whom I’ll refer to as an investing “refutenik”.&nbsp; &nbsp;But first, a bit of background. The long-term financial viability of Social Security is questionable, yet some politicians like to toss around the idea of delegating more accountability to John Q. Public for taking responsibility for his or her own retirement well-being, In expecting people to embrace both regimented savings and disciplined investing, I’m reminded of a famous quote about democracy that I’ll just paraphrase: “The best argument against encouraging the citizenry to be responsible...Here, Try On These Investor Goggles, They'll Help You See A Path To ProfitsGrayson Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-06-29:post-171512019-06-29T04:22:00ZIn a recent moment of self-reflection, I was forced to arrive at the conclusion that I do not view the world the same way that many others do. In fact, more specifically I was forced to arrive at the conclusion that I do not view the world the same way that billions of others do...In a recent moment of self-reflection, I was forced to arrive at the conclusion that I do not view the world the same way that many others do. In fact, more specifically I was forced to arrive at the conclusion that I do not view the world the same way that billions of others do. Yep. Billions. The interaction that spurred such a startling conclusion came two weekends ago. I spent my Saturday and Sunday at the Seattle MoneyShow, a two-day financial extravaganza that brings unique joy only to stock market geeks like me. Alongside a wonderfully stacked list of insightful speakers, Gatis took...Climb a Mountain, Beat The Market: What The Mountaineers "Essential 10 Checklist" Can Teach You About InvestingGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-06-14:post-171302019-06-14T17:48:12ZThe mountaineers “Essential 10 Checklist” is seared into the memory of every serious hiker and climber. Why? Because it may literally determine life or death...The mountaineers “Essential 10 Checklist” is seared into the memory of every serious hiker and climber. Why? Because it may literally determine life or death. Similarly, every investor's&nbsp;financial life or death is determined by what I am calling the “Investors Essential 10 Checklist”. Both checklists are comprehensive. Both checklists suggest that forgetting any one of the ten can kill you. So put-on your investor’s hat and your hiking boots, and let me take you through these checklists for the sake of your well-being, safety, survival and future financial prosperity. Item...The Best of Breed Methodology: Stage 4 - A Significant EnhancementGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-05-31:post-172932019-05-31T23:49:15ZA quarter century of investing yields one paramount conclusion. Venture capitalists have known this forever. Professional sports teams as well. Investors have been a little slower on the uptake...A quarter century of investing yields one paramount conclusion. Venture capitalists have known this forever. Professional sports teams as well. Investors have been a little slower on the uptake. Venture capitalists will tell you that if you invest in one company like Netflix, Salesforce or Google, it will make up for an awful lot of losers. The New England Patriots know that drafting one Tom Brady in 2000 is why they have won six Super Bowls. Similarly, I can attest to the fact that as an investor all these years, my two main concerns were not hitting a grand slam stock pick or making...Celebrating An Investor's ObituaryGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-05-17:post-170992019-05-17T22:28:00ZI've begun writing my own obituary. No worries. I don’t have any incurable health issues to be concerned about. It's simply an exercise that I believe will have value and will be beneficial to my investment efforts...I've begun writing my own obituary.&nbsp; No worries.&nbsp; I don’t have any incurable health issues to be concerned about.&nbsp; It's simply an exercise that I believe will have value and will be beneficial to my investment efforts.&nbsp; The catalyst for this rather unusual undertaking was James Hagerty's piece in the Wall Street Journal on April 22, 2019.&nbsp; Hagerty's professional job is to write obituaries about others for the newspaper, and on a lark he decided to write his own. As I read his article, I began to ask myself the question, "what has motivated me to live the life I am...Interdisciplinary Investing: Combining Fundamentals and Technicals Increases ProfitsGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-05-04:post-171842019-05-04T00:01:50ZHow does a return of 14% in six months sound to you? Last February, I wrote a blog about attending the unique interdisciplinary DENT Conference last year in Napa Valley...How does a return of 14%&nbsp;in six months sound to you? Last February, I wrote a blog about attending the unique interdisciplinary DENT Conference last year&nbsp;in Napa Valley.&nbsp; I credit my attendance there with directly re-energizing and reimagining my investing over the six months that followed. This past February, Jonathan Levin, Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, spoke to a group of fellow alumni here in Seattle. He told us that one of the Business School's biggest strategic initiatives today is joint interdisciplinary studies with Stanford's Schools of...How to Approach Investing Like Pro Sports and Make the Playoffs! - ChartPack Update #23 (Q1, 2019)Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-04-19:post-171722019-04-19T20:46:00ZPick the pro league of your choice. You can have the most expensive talent on one team, but without the right organization, routines and strategy, you won’t make the playoffs.(Presently, for example...Pick the pro league of your choice. You can have the most expensive talent on one team, but without the right organization, routines and strategy, you won’t make the playoffs.(Presently, for example. you might consider the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers with one LeBron James and friends). Something similar happens with investors. Being the smartest, most educated high IQ individual in the arena does not guarantee you profits. In fact, hubris often results in the opposite becoming true — based on the fact that those kinds of investors often believe the normal rules of organization, routines and...Video Recap: My Favorite Investment Tools, Tricks and Tips on StockChartsGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-04-05:post-173452019-04-05T18:42:43ZAs I announced last week, I had the pleasure of joining Tom and Erin on Wednesday morning for a special StockCharts TV guest appearance. It was a treat to be on the program, but most importantly, it was a unique joy to help celebrate StockCharts' 20th anniversary...As I announced last week, I had the pleasure of joining Tom and Erin on Wednesday morning for a special StockCharts TV guest appearance. It was a treat to be on the program, but most importantly, it was a unique joy to help celebrate StockCharts' 20th anniversary. As a follow-up and in case you missed the live show, I’d like to invite you to watch this&nbsp;short video recap from my appearance on the StockCharts TV channel.&nbsp;In it, I share some of my absolute&nbsp;favorite tools, tricks and tips that have helped me achieve excellent returns over the past two decades. I firmly believe...My Favorite Investment Tools On StockCharts.comGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-03-29:post-172112019-03-29T21:02:54ZTime truly flies, and boy oh boy do I realize it when I think back on the nearly 20 years that I’ve been using StockCharts.com to make money as an investor...Time truly flies, and boy oh boy do I realize it when I think back on the&nbsp;nearly 20 years that I’ve been using StockCharts.com to make money as an investor. I was planning to write this week’s blog as a “homage" to all those years and&nbsp;tools that have become both indispensable and&nbsp;nearly second nature to me and&nbsp;my investing.&nbsp; However, I soon realized that the usual Traders Journal format would not be enough on its own.&nbsp; To share&nbsp;all my favorite tips, tricks, tools and shortcuts that have made StockCharts an invaluable asset for me, only a...You Said It Fred: A Leading VC On The Value Of Routines, Plus An Overview Of My Weekly ChecklistGrayson Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-03-15:post-173722019-03-15T16:10:00ZAnytime I hear a successful, well-respected figure mention the importance of routines, my ears perk up. I firmly believe that routines (and the discipline to stick to them) are the secret to success, from investing to sports to business to music – you name it...Anytime I hear a successful, well-respected figure mention the importance of routines, my ears perk up.&nbsp; I&nbsp;firmly believe that routines (and the discipline to stick to them) are&nbsp;the secret to success, from investing to sports to business to music – you name it.&nbsp; When I hear that same opinion reflected in the words of another, I listen closely. Last month, a blog post from Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures, caught my eye for this exact reason.&nbsp;&nbsp;I’ve been following Fred’s daily blog for some time now, and I’m always struck by the insights that his...Learning From Legends: Gerald Loeb's Timeless Investing Wisdom Stands The Test Of TimeGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-03-01:post-172002019-03-01T17:57:12ZI’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Gerald Loeb used this phrase frequently. I’ve always had great respect for Mr. Loeb. True, he was an extraordinary investor and a best-selling author...I’m sure you’ve heard the expression,&nbsp;“the more things change, the more they stay the same.”&nbsp; Gerald Loeb used this phrase frequently.&nbsp; I’ve always had great respect for Mr. Loeb.&nbsp; True, he was an extraordinary investor and a best-selling author.&nbsp; But what I most respected him for was his business acumen.&nbsp; As one of the founding partners of E.F. Hutton, he was often quoted preaching to investors about the need to approach investing as a business and with a business mind. Early on, I took his advice to heart.&nbsp; From the very beginning, I always made certain...How To Get The Confidence To Profit From Bullish To Bearish Transitions By Recognizing The EvidenceGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-02-15:post-171742019-02-15T21:16:12ZLife can be cruel if change happens and you miss the signs during the transition. I’ll offer up four examples with mild to toxic consequences: Weather, Science, Superstars and finally, the Stock Market...Life can be cruel if change happens and you miss the signs during the transition. I’ll offer up four examples with mild to toxic consequences: Weather, Science, Superstars and finally, the Stock Market. Pretty much everyone is aware of the predictable and abrupt shift in the weather as the temperature nears 32 degrees Fahrenheit. We’ve mastered the concept of water-to-ice and rain-to-snow when the thermostat approaches 32 degrees. It’s predictable and requires that we adjust our behavior. Similarly, scientists know that magnets work as intended until you heat them. An abrupt change occurs...Two-for-One: How to Live Longer and Pass the Financial Baton to Future GenerationsGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-02-01:post-173392019-02-01T18:27:04Z“Yes, the fountain of youth really does exist, and academic research is increasingly proving it to be found amidst your investment portfolio...“Yes, the fountain of youth really does exist, and academic research is increasingly proving it to be found amidst your investment portfolio. A growing body of scholarly research shows that, in many ways, life can get better as we get older and being an active investor can contribute in significant ways.”&nbsp;— Gatis Roze I wrote those words over four years ago for my December, 2014&nbsp;blog.&nbsp; What made me revisit that scenario was a recent Today Show program&nbsp; on what current medical and longevity research is telling us to do to that adds meaningful years to our lives.&nbsp; In...How This Organized Process Will Maximize Your Investing Analysis - ChartPack Update #22 (Q4, 2018)Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-01-17:post-171712019-01-17T17:10:00ZYes — since 2013, our ChartPack user community has suggested thousands of powerful improvements to our quarterly presentation of ChartLists. Over these six years, StockCharts...Yes — since 2013, our ChartPack user community has suggested thousands of powerful improvements to our quarterly presentation of ChartLists. Over these six years, StockCharts.com has grown mightily and many new members are not entirely clear what the Tensile Trading ChartPack actually is. So here are seven brief points to describe the ChartPack and how it will help investors navigate the markets. What Is A&nbsp;ChartPack? It’s a strategic collection of carefully selected essential groupings that captures the massiveness of the stock market universe and organizes it into 96 manageable...100% Guaranteed Prediction for The New Year: I'll Be a Better Investor - Here's How!Gatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2019-01-04:post-170552019-01-04T18:35:56Z“The only way you get a real education in the market is to invest cash, track your trade, and study your mistakes…The examination of a losing trade is torturous but necessary to ensure that it will not happen again...“The only way you get a real education in the market is to invest cash, track your trade, and study your mistakes…The examination of a losing trade is torturous but necessary to ensure that it will not happen again.” — Jesse Livermore This is the quote that introduces Chapter 10 (“Revisit, Retune, Refine”) in our book, Tensile Trading: The 10 Essential Stages of Stock Market Mastery.&nbsp; I just re-read this chapter in my own book.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Because it’s the foundation of my commitment to be a better investor this upcoming year. Ray Dalio, who wrote a best seller PRINCIPLES and is...Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation: Supercharge These Using Powerful Morningstar ToolsGatis Rozetag:stockcharts.com,2018-12-14:post-172442018-12-14T17:15:00ZThe most important thing in my life is not money — it is my time and my health. These two items are far more important to me than monetary assets. As a result, I’m always focused on how I spend my time and less on how I spend my money...The most important thing in my life is not money — it is my time and my health. These two items are far more important to me than monetary assets. As a result, I’m always focused on how I spend my time and less on how I spend my money.&nbsp; If this strikes you as reasonable, then you’ll be pleased as an investor with the tools I’m about to share with you. They are tools that will enhance your financial health while also minimizing the time necessary to make that prosperity a reality. A few caveats upfront. For over 25 years, I’ve been a full-time investor. I’ve taught investment courses...